Description
This One-Pan Creamy Parmesan Chicken & Rice recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that comes together with ease in just one skillet. Juicy chicken breasts are seared to perfection, then combined with aromatic onions, garlic, creamy Parmesan cheese, and tender rice for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Rice:
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown in a skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
- Toast the Rice: Add rice to the skillet and toast for 2-3 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, bring to a simmer.
- Cook Chicken and Rice: Return chicken to skillet, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes.
- Finish with Parmesan: Stir in Parmesan cheese until creamy. Adjust seasoning.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
- Ensure the skillet is covered tightly to cook the rice evenly.
- Stir occasionally to prevent the rice from sticking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken doneness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
